The 2025 Resource Recycling Conference will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and community advocates to share knowledge, spark meaningful discussions, and inspire action toward a more sustainable future. They invite professionals, academics, and practitioners to submit proposals for engaging and informative sessions that showcase cutting-edge research, successful case studies, and actionable insights.
Among other recyclable materials, the CEDC’s Circular Transportation Network (CTN) collects LDPE and HDPE film plastics including film wrap, plastic bags, ziplock bags, bubble wrap and more.
In alignment with the CEDC’s mission to develop circular economies within Colorado, support local economies, and keep materials circulating at their highest value, the CEDC recently launched the Circular Transportation Network (CTN). The CTN is a collaboration between the CEDC, Front Range Transload, and B. Kirkland Trucking made possible by a grant from the Colorado Circular Communities Enterprise Fund.
Tearing down a building is a dirty job.
The Auraria Campus is looking for a talented Sustainability Coordinator to join the Auraria Sustainability Campus Program (ASCP) to develop and execute a robust Education and Outreach plan, assist the Director of Sustainability with annual Greenhouse Gas Inventory requirements, manage and develop the student employees, facilitate opportunities for further student involvement, and otherwise expand the capacity of the ASCP. This position will also play a role in project research, various areas of strategic planning, and in developing proposals.
Thank you for volunteering to support Recycle Colorado on Lobby Day. We are so glad you are here!
This page will have all the Lobby Day resources that you need for the day. Since there is a ton to cover, you can use the buttons below to navigate to the resource on this page that you need. If you ever lose this webpage, you will be provided with a QR code that has all of this information on it to access it again.
We appreciate you taking the time out of your busy day to chat with a Recycle Colorado volunteer on our Lobby Day. If you would like to continue your conversation with us on any policy priorities or initiatives we support, please reach out!
Aspen City Council passed a new construction and demolition (C&D) diversion ordinance aimed at reducing landfill waste and supporting the city’s sustainability goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. A key focus area in that effort is addressing the high volume of C&D debris, which represents 53% of the material in the Pitkin County landfill and accounts for 16% of Aspen’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Restore Grant applications are open through February 19th! Farmers and ranchers can receive up to $25k to implement climate-smart practices that sequester carbon. Award decisions will be sent by late March, 2025.
Sustainability Interns gain new skills in environmental sustainability while providing education and outreach in the Eagle Valley community. Interns will learn hands-on skills in fostering sustainable behaviors while also gaining valuable experience in how mountain communities, governments, and businesses are taking action and monitoring their environmental impacts.
The regional material recovery facility would localize recycling operations on the Western Slope.
The Remediation Program, with assistance from the Solid Waste Program, is initiating the stakeholder process to discuss an upcoming proposed rule that will increase the Hazardous Substance Response Fund portion of the Solid Waste User Fee by $0.01 per cubic yard. The Solid and Hazardous Waste Commission will receive an information briefing on the proposed rule during the February 18th meeting with a hearing on the proposed rule on May 20th with a proposed effective date of October 1, 2025.
Circular Action Alliance is seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Operations Assistant to support our team in data analytics, tracking, and managing paperwork related to EPR compliance and circular economy initiatives. As a key member of our operations team, you will assist in gathering, processing, and analyzing data to ensure the smooth execution of programs aimed at reducing waste and increasing recycling. You will also help maintain records, assist with reports, and support the team in various administrative tasks that drive our mission forward.
The Colorado Circular Communities (C3) Enterprise is here to support Colorado’s path to circularity. C3 provides access to the tools, funding, and expertise you need to bring your projects to life. Whether you’re in the planning stages or enhancing an ongoing initiative, C3 supports circularity projects at every stage.
CEDC Taps into Southwest Colorado’s Sustainability Roots
Third CEDC office location brings circular economy resources to the region
Leaders from Republic Services, Parker, Centennial and the State of Colorado recently celebrated the opening of a new recycling, waste and organics hauling facility in the Town of Parker. The 22,000-square-foot facility will employ 150 people and be home to 100 collection trucks that will service Southern Denver, Southern Aurora, Centennial, Parker, Castle Rock and surrounding communities.
PaintCare invites bids from qualified parties to provide collection support and transportation and processing services. Bidders may bid to service any or all of the four groups of sites/events identified in the scope of work within the RFP.
The CDPHE Air Pollution Control Division is starting public meetings focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from municipal solid waste landfills. These landfills are significant sources of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. Addressing emissions from municipal solid waste landfills will help Colorado achieve its ambitious climate goals.
Denver International Airport’s (DEN) “Zero Waste Valet” program has diverted 69.2 tons of material from the landfill into compost and recycling in its first six months of operation. The pilot program, which launched in June, 2024, has achieved an average waste diversion rate of 71% – or the rate at which trash is kept out of the landfill - three times higher than the airport's facility-wide diversion rate.
